55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Box

I wanted to see how Samsung packed all this tech inside a TV that's just over 1" thick. So, I got out my Phillips screw driver and popped off the back cover. Follow along as I crack open the Samsung UN55D6300SF.

As this photo shows, the TV's box was too large to fit within our studio's normal shooting area.

Photo by: Bill Detwiler / TechRepublicCaption by: Bill Detwiler

55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open:

As of this writing, the Samsung UN55D6300SFHP 55" LED TV has an MSRP of $2,299.99 (US). We purchased this test unit from a local retailer for $1,799.99 (not including tax). This TV has the following technical specifications:

55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Back

The Samsung UN55D6300SF weighs 48.9 pounds with the included stand and 39.7 pounds without it. The set measures 50.4" (W) x 30.1" (H) x 1.2" (D) -- without the stand. When attached, the stand adds just over 2 inches to the unit's height, and it has a depth of 12 inches.

55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Complete teardown

The Samsung UN55D6300SF 55" LED TV was a cinch to crack open and disassemble. It has standard Phillips screws and easily-accessable parts. Provided you can get replacement parts, this TV shouldn't be too difficult to repair.

Inside the case, you'll find the LCD assembly, motherboard, LCD control board, power supply board, front control panel PCB, and a handful of screws and cables. As expected, this TV has lots of chips from Samsung. But, you'll also find chips from Realtek, STMicroelectronics, Intersil, AKM, Weltrend, Silicon Image, and Texas Intruments.

55" Samsung LED TV (UN55D6300SF) cracking open: Box

I wanted to see how Samsung packed all this tech inside a TV that's just over 1" thick. So, I got out my Phillips screw driver and popped off the back cover. Follow along as I crack open the Samsung UN55D6300SF.

As this photo shows, the TV's box was too large to fit within our studio's normal shooting area.

Photo by: Bill Detwiler / TechRepublicCaption by: Bill Detwiler

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Bill Detwiler is Managing Editor of TechRepublic and Tech Pro Research and the host of Cracking Open, CNET and TechRepublic's popular online show. Prior to joining TechRepublic in 2000, Bill was an IT manager, database administrator, and desktop support specialist in the social research and energy industries. He has bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Louisville, where he has also lectured on computer crime and crime prevention.